A SWALEDALE pub has re-opened with support from the Black Sheep Brewery.

Nick and Karen Glanvill have carried out extensive refurbishment on the King’s Head in Gunnerside.

As well as re-roofing, structural repairs, and refurnishing the pub, the couple have worked with the Masham-based brewery to install its Best Bitter, Riggwelter and Golden Sheep on the new bar.

The grade 11 listed King’s Head dates from 1760 and closed two years ago. The Glanvill's , who also own Keld Lodge, near Richmond, bought the premises in July this year.

Mr Glanvill said: “It is truly satisfying to see a building that needed so much work, once again open and serving its locals and visitors to the Dales. In rural communities such as Gunnerside, the pub is at the heart of village life and is an essential amenity.

"We filled five skips with years of accumulated rubbish and spent hours and a small fortune giving The Kings Head a great new look and are delighted to have Black Sheep at the heart of the brand new bar.”

David Croft, senior business development manager at Black Sheep Brewery, said: “Pubs like the King’s Head are priceless, so it is very exciting to see Nick and Karen’s investment paying off for the community of Gunnerside.”